Port of Portocel: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Portocel is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 19.8500° S, 40.0500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Brazil SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Portocel
Where is Port of Portocel located?
Port of Portocel is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 19.8500° S, 40.0500° W.
How deep is Port of Portocel?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Portocel has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Portocel?
Port of Portocel reports a maximum length of 214 m, a maximum beam of 36 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Portocel require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Portocel.
What type of harbor is Port of Portocel?
Port of Portocel is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Portocel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12820), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →